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The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
Ductless air conditioning systems can be the perfect answer for that room that’s never quite cool enough, or for that new addition you’re building. The ductless system works, obviously, with no ducts, as a traditional AC unit uses to carry air to vents. Instead, this...
read moreWhat Size Air Conditioner Should I Have for My Home or Office?
Having the right sized air conditioner is a key component in cooling your space effectively. A unit that is too small has to run constantly, playing catch up all day trying to fill a space that it isn’t designed for. A unit that is too big will turn on, cool the space...
read moreWhy is My Air Conditioner Making So Much Noise?
Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At West Mechanical, we recommend a maintenance inspection...
read moreAC Money Saving Tips For Spring
With the dog days of summer just around the corner, you may be running your AC more and more. Here at West Mechanical, want to go over some of the ways that you can save money and energy with your HVAC system this season. Seasonal Service and Maintenance There is...
read moreThe Importance of Regular Air Conditioning Maintenance
As we move into spring in Washington, regular annual maintenance on your AC will go a long way in preventing that situation from happening. Just as your car requires regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and efficiently, so does your AC. Keeping current on its...
read moreWhat Does AFUE mean?
While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in...
read moreThe Importance of Indoor Air Quality
People spend 90% of their time indoors and indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outside air. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has indoor air quality ranked as one of the top 5 environmental dangers. It is linked to severe asthma and allergy...
read moreHow Do I Know If My Heat Exchanger Is Cracked?
Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you're having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What's a heat exchanger? How can you tell if that's what the issue is? What should you do about it? Don't ignore the...
read moreDon’t Skip Your Annual Furnace Maintenance
A furnace is crucial to comfort in our Washington winters, yet it is often ignored when it comes to home maintenance. Usually your furnace is in a basement, closet or other low traffic area of your home, making it easy to overlook. To avoid costly, inconvenient, and...
read more10 Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Is your energy bill too high in the wintertime? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are big projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life that will help...
read moreWith locations in Bellingham, WA and Friday Harbor, WA, West Mechanical Inc. proudly serves Blaine, Lynden, Ferndale, Burlington, Mt. Vernon, Everson, Sumas and the surrounding communities. Request service online today or call us at 360-734-7599.
